The Bloustein School offers major and minor programs in urban
studies, leading to a bachelor of arts degree. Urban studies prepares
students for graduate education in urban planning and policy
development and for entry-level positions in the public and private
sectors, especially jobs in housing, transportation, and community
development.
To pursue a major in urban studies, students must
apply and be admitted to the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and
Public Policy. Successful applicants are those who apply after
completing 40 credits, who have an overall grade-point average of 2.5
or better, and an average grade of at least 2.5 in the 12-13 credits of
prerequisite courses. Only grades of C or better may count toward urban
studies requirements.
Students seeking a certificate or minor in urban studies do not require Bloustein School admission.
Applications to the Bloustein School are available in the college
dean`s office, in the academic unit, and online at http://policy.rutgers.edu/.
Prerequisites or the Major or Minor in Urban Studies (12-13 credits)
01:355:101 Expository Writing (3)
01:790:201 American Government (3)
10:975:233 Introduction to Urban Studies (3)
A 200-level or higher basic statistics course (3-4)
Major Requirements (28-34 credits)
Core Courses (13-19 credits)
10:975:393 Internship (3-6)
10:975:395 Research Methods (2) and
10:975:396 Research Methods Lab (2) (Must be taken concurrently)
10:975:494 Senior Seminar (3)
At least one of the following:
01:355:201 Research in the Disciplines (3) (Preapproved topics only)
01:355:302 Scientific and Technical Writing (3)
01:355:303 Writing for Business & Profession (3)
01:355:315 Grant Writing (3)
Elective Courses (15 credits)
Students must complete an additional five courses in 975 of at least 3
credits each, three of which must be 300-level or higher.
Minor Requirements
The minor requires the prerequisites and 5 courses in 975, excluding 10:975:393 and 494, which are for majors only.
Certificate Programs *
Environmental Geomatics Certificate
Cook College offers a certificate in environmental geomatics that is
appropriate for students interested in further study of spatial
analysis and geographic information systems. See the Cook College
chapter for more information.
Housing and Community Development Certificate (24 credit minimum)
Core Courses (9-12 credits)
10:975:310 Introduction to Urban Housing (3)
10:975:393 Internship (3-6)
10:975:421 Community Development (3)
Elective Courses (12-15 credits)
10:975:304 Urban Poverty (3)
10:975:305 U.S. Urban Policy (3)
10:975:317 Introduction to Urban Management and Administration (3)
10:975:413 Urban Revitalization (3)
10:975:435 Administrative Issues in Environmental Planning (3)
10:975:440 Introduction to Real Estate (3)
10:975:460 The Urban Economy (3)
10:975:473 Urban Transportation Policy (3)
10:975:481 Housing and Economic Analysis (3)
Alternate electives must be preapproved by a program advisor. Distance-learning courses may apply.
Urban Planning Certificate (24 credit minimum)
Core Courses (6 credits)
10:975:305 U.S. Urban Policy (3)
10:975:306 Introduction to Urban and Environmental Planning (3)
Elective Courses (18 credits)
10:975:315 Land Use Planning (3)
10:975:316 U.S. Urban Design Site Planning (3)
10:975:317 Introduction to Urban Management and Administration (3)
10:975:405 Legal Foundations of Urban Planning (3)
10:975:413 Urban Revitalization (3)
10:975:417 Population Tools (3)
10:975:420 Computers in Planning and Management (3)
10:975:435 Administrative Issues in Environmental Planning (3)
10:975:473 Urban Transportation Policy (3)
10:975:474 Tourism Planning (3)
10:975:478 History of Planning Thought (3)
Alternate electives must be preapproved by a program advisor. Distance-learning courses may apply.
